Astrophotos
Astrophoto: Laser Lightning!
[/caption] Yikes! This science-fiction-like scene was captured by Martin Kornmesser, a visual artist for the European Southern Observatory. Just as…
Your Astrophotos of Comet Garradd
[/caption] We asked for 'em and you sent 'em in. Here are your photos of Comet Garradd, the best-looking comet…
The View from Space: Northwestern Europe at Night
[/caption] Astronauts always say the view of Earth is the best part of being in space. Here's a beautiful shot…
Astrophoto: Jupiter and Trees by Matt W. Childs
[/caption] A stunning look at Jupiter in the night sky, from under a canopy of trees. "I took that exposure…
Astrophoto: Lanzarote Sun Halo by Hans Schremmer
[/caption] A beautiful and colorful halo -- a 22 degree ring -- as seen on the island of Lanzarote in…
Astrophoto: Moon Occults Triple Star System Pi Sagitaurii by Efrain Morales Rivera
[/caption] On August 10, the Moon passed in front of the triple star system, Pi Sagitaurii star system. The even…
Astrophoto: Jumping for Joy at the Space Station
[/caption] Yippee! This is the way I feel whenever I see the International Space Station passing overhead! Astrophotographer Pete Glastonbury…
Astrophoto: Solar Pillar by Rick Stankiewicz
[/caption] Beam me up! This amazing image of a solar pillar was sent to us by Rick Stankiewicz of Peterborough,…
Your Perseid Images from Around — and Above — the World!
[/caption] We made a wish that our readers would send in their images of the Perseid Meteor Shower, and it…
Send Us Your Perseid Images!
[/caption] This weekend should be the peak of the 2011 Perseid meteor shower. If you have any luck taking images…